SEC

Gary Gensler has finally been confirmed as SEC Chairman. Gensler's crypto knowledge and experience have many in the community celebrating, but how much of an impact will he really have on crypto industry regulation? "The Hash" panel debates.

15 apr 2021

The U.S. government has imposed new sanctions on Russian entities, including several digital currency addresses, for their involvement in the SolarWinds cyber attack and election interference. Nik De breaks down what we know so far about the sanctions. Plus, Gary Gensler has been confirmed as SEC chairman. Here's what that means for the crypto space.

15 apr 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce unveiled an updated version of the safe harbor proposal for token sales. “The Hash” team digs into the details of the proposal and what “Crypto Mom” could achieve once it’s approved.

14 apr 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the updated Safe Harbor Proposal spearheaded by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce. Plus, whether or not the proposal is likely to be adopted by the SEC.

14 apr 2021

Influential investor Daniel Loeb has laser eyes for bitcoin. S.E.C. filings show the investor’s hedge fund, Third Point LLC, is registered with Coinbase’s custody arm. “The Hash” panel discusses the Loeb crypto revelation and what Third Point’s association with Coinbase means for the platform.

12 apr 2021

There are signs in the Senate to suggest that Gary Gensler might soon be confirmed as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but why is it taking so long? Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to break down Gensler's confirmation process. Plus, an update on the nine active applications for ETFs.

12 apr 2021

Ripple is granted access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents on bitcoin and ether. CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the latest legal woes for XRP and how these documents might help in the ongoing battle with the SEC.

7 apr 2021

Ripple CTO David Schwartz joins "First Mover" for a wide-ranging discussion about Ripple and XRP while the company is in the midst of an SEC lawsuit. On the latest news that Ripple has gained access to certain SEC documents, Schwartz comments on what the company hopes to accomplish. With XRP bouncing above $1 for the first time since March 2018, he also clears up some common misconceptions about Ripple, the company, and XRP, the ledger and token.

7 apr 2021

Coinbase and Bakkt are the crypto players behind billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones' big bitcoin bets, according to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel delves into what this means for the cryptocurrency landscape as large macro investors like Paul Tudor Jones dive deeper into the space.

6 apr 2021

The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.

5 apr 2021